Compound post union frame

ABSTRACT

A Compound Post Frame ( 28 - 80 ) with securing devices ( 46 A). It provides a means to united small post, pipe, rods or tubing ( 46 C) in marriage to form a strong single Compound Post ( 80 ). Other items can be attach easily and the post replaces any post of any material.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is entitled to the benefits of the DisclosureSer.#536671 filed Aug. 18, 2003. This application is entitled to thebenefits of Provisional Patent Application Ser.#60/500301 filed Sept. 5,2003. This invention uses the transmission of my co-pending application,Disclosure Ser.#541450 filed Nov. 6, 2003.

Compound Post Union Frame for the purpose of having a means to securelyfasten elongated objects together to form a single post.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to construction of a frame 28 to join twoor more post, pipe, rods or similar items 46C into a super strongdurable post 80. The Frame 28 makes it easy to attach items to the Frameand exposes individual post 46C for easy attachment of items to them.This Compound Post 80 can be used in the place of any post of anymaterial for enclosure fences, building support post, power poles, lightsupport, observation towers, barricades, and antenna.

Compound Post 80 will have many possible uses and variants to describeeven the ones already mention would be extensive. Descriptions, design,use and installation describe here will be for enclosure, exclusionfences. Fence T-post 46C will represent all of the elongated itemspossible for use in horizontal or vertical positions.

The present invention relates to fence post construction 80, and moreparticularly to a T-post 46C fencing unit. Another aspect of the presentinvention is a lateral bracing arrangement or assemblage that may beused for a comer fence assembly utilizing at least two T-post 46Cfencing units described herein. The present invention further relates toa method for forming a braced fencing arrangement, a rail fenceassembly, a puzzle method, and a post extender method.

Fencing patents have been numerous for over a 100 years proving that aneed for improved fencing is important. The T-post 46C and barbwire havebecame the predominate choice. The T-post 46C alone is lacking instrength and stability for building a long life fence. The compound post80 presented here has strength in all directions and is easily braced inall directions if so desired. The Compound Post 80 is very serviceablewhen made of readily available T-post 46C. I have personal experience ofT-post 46C still in use after 50 years. Wooden post and even steel piperarely last this long, and both may contain hazards material.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,536,745 issued to Roark, Harold Dean on Mar. 25, 2003relates the fencing problems very well. It has a post and brace designthat does brace in the line of the fence. This Compound Post 80 does notretain the weak points of a single T-post the way his patent does. TheCompound Post 80 has a untied strength in all directions and has fewerand less expensive parts, it is more securely lock together for longterm use and abuse.

U.S. Pat. No. 0,066,995A1 issued to Collins,Charles R. on Apr. 10, 2003is like all previous designs, braced in the line of fences, weak toninety degree pressure, complicated to build and assemble. The CompoundPost 80 has the strength of multiple T-post 46C and with compound frameof choice can be assembled with readily available materials.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,443,433B1 issued to Auldridge, Douglas on Sep. 3, 2002has a capable way of making a light duty rail fences that retains theweakness of the single T-post except in the direction the fence runs.The Compound Post 80 has the lateral strength and can be assembled withany of several styles of Compound Frame 28.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,395,093 issued to Chrisman, Lawrence C. on Mar. 7, 1995has a patent for a T-post height extender but is limited to a singleT-post and the weakness inherit. The Presented Compound Frames 28 can bemade into a extender by adding more T-post 46C positions with unlimitedhorizontal length and height limited by stability only.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,119,471 issued to Turner B. R. on Jan. 28, 1964 has atower design that has to be pre-welded post to braces. The presentedCompound Frame 28 can be assembled in the field making shipping ofmaterials more compact. T-post and cement reinforcements bar 46C arebeing produced in recycle steel foundries wide spread in the US.

U.S. Pat. No. 826,996 issued to Cooke, C. C. on Jul. 24, 1906 has atelegraph pole design, but is more complicated, requires more parts andis more difficult to assemble than the Compound Frame 28 assemble beingpresented.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,000,682 issued to Lechtenbohmer, Hans Norbert on Dec.14, 1999 has a patent with mulitiple rods for a compound fence post butappears to be designed for wood plank fence only and is extremlycomplicated and costly.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,585,234 issued to Berto; Joseph J. Jul. 1, 2003 has adevice attaching too a T-post 46C. Berto's patent holds pvc 46C andwire. The Post Frame 28-80 though different will do all that Berto'sdoes. The Compound Post Union Frame 28-80 will also have bracingcapabilities and strength in all directions not provided with his. TheCompound Post Union Frame 28-80 will also be a height extender 44E ifneeded.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Compound Post 80 makes possible an all metal fence of uniformappearance. Said fence can be made that will have minimal damage byfire. Compound Posts 80 are strong for force pull points and where fenceline changes direction. The Compound Post 80 is strong in alldirections, creating a more lean proof fence. Gates, barbwire and otheritems attach easily. Digging post-holes is not required and firming timefor stress post is eliminated. The material to build is readilyavailable. Arsenic treated wooden post have been found to be dangerous.Wooden post often rot or burn. Pipe is expensive and used pipe oftenhave contaminates. Rail fences with Compound Post Union Frame 28 canhave a rail at each Frame 28 level made of T-post, Pvc Pipe, cementreinforcement rod or other items 46C. The Compound Post 80 with topCompound Post Union Frame 28 having additional post positions 44E can beextended. The round Frame 62-80 can form hunting or observationtowers80, and other revolving items, such as lights. Compound Post UnionFrame 62-80 can be fitted with one or several 360 degree gates forlivestock work. The Compound Post Union Frame 62-80 is a good design foruse with antennas. Materials, size, and shape of both Frame 28 andconnected items 46C may be varied for any reason.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1. A through F are connectors 50. 1 i is a connector for Track 66AFIG. 7B to Compound Post 80. 1 G-H and J are prior art, as samples ofitems used.

FIG. 2. A diagonal view of square Frame 28-54 with an engaging means onthree sides. Connectors are plate 50B.

FIG. 3. A diagonal view of square Frame 28-56 with engaging means onthree sides. Connectors are rods 50A2

FIG. 4. A diagonal view of square Frame 28-58 with engaging means onthree sides. Connectors are 34-50E cut from plate 48.

FIG. 5. A diagonal view of a square one plate 48 Frame 28-52 withengaging means on three sides. Connectors are channel 50C.

FIG. 6A. Side view of one channel bar Frame 28-72 with engaging means 44on channel sides and both ends.

FIG. 6B. Side view of two Compound Post Union Frame 28-72 joined to forma T with engaging means 44 on channel sides and exposed ends.

FIG. 6C. Side view of three channel bar Frame 28-72 joined to form acapital I with engaging means 44 on three channel sides and four exposedends.

FIG. 6D. Side view of four equal length channel bar Frame 28-72 joinedat the ends to form a rectangle with engaging means on four channelsides. Four engaging means 44E add extension capabilities as an exampleof extender 44E.

FIG. 7A. View of round Frame 28-62 with engaging means for brace, sixsupport post 46C, and optional a three hundred and sixty degree turnattachment.

FIG. 7B. View of round track 66A used for revolving attachments on lowerCompound Post 80-62 assemblies.

FIG. 7C. View of upper arm 70 with top engaging means from Compound PostUnion Frame 80-62 to attachments.

FIG. 7D. View of yoke 68 with low engaging means from track 66A toattachments.

FIG. 8. Side view of trapezoid Frame 28-60 with engaging means on twosides.

FIG. 9. Corner view of assembled two rail fence corner or barbwire fencebraced corner of Compound Post 80.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

28. Frame FIGS. 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9

Compound Post Union Frame 28 can be round 62, trapezoid 60 square52-54-56-58-78, bar 72-74-76-78 or rectangle (not shown in flatmaterial) but is made by extending a square between, the side with twocutouts 44 and the opposite side without cutouts 44. A compound postframe 28 will hold small post 46C together to form a larger strongerpost 80.

30. Holes Frame 28 FIGS. 2-3-4-5-7-9

Holes in all frames 28 (except channel bar 72-74-76-78 on these modelsholes are optional the U-bolt and bracket 46A-B surrounds bar 72) toaccept insertion of U-bolts 46A, for attaching braces of T-post, Pipe orCement reinforcement bar 46C, from one compound post 80, to anothercompound post 80, or to attach a gate or other items to the compoundpost 80. The holes 30 can be arranged so that two clamps 46A can holdbrace post 46C in all directions.

32. Holes in clamp connectors FIGS. 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9

Holes in clamp connectors FIG. 1F 34-50E, 50-B-C-D for U-bolt clamps46A. To attach individual post 46C to post frame (28).

34. Bottle shaped connector FIGS. 1-4

Bottle shaped 50E connector 34-50E formed by cut and bend 42 out, 36leaving one side attached to be bent (at point 42) out to connect twoidentical cutout 34-50E plates 48 to form a frame 28 for connecting post46C to form a compound post 80.

36. Holes FIG. 4

Holes 36 not used where a connector 34-50E has been cut and bent 42 out.

38. Rectangle cutouts FIG. 4

rectangle cutouts to accept the protruded top 40 of bottle shaped cutout34-50E.

40. Protruded top of bottle shaped connector 34-50E FIG. 1F-4

Protruded top of bottle shaped cut 34 and bend 42 out 34-50E made toinsert into cutout 38 to attach and separate plates 28.

42. Bend out point of connector FIG. 1F-4 Bend out point of connector50E, cutout 34.

44. Rectangle cutouts FIGS. 1D and E-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9

Rectangle cutouts on the edge of all frames 28 and connectors 5OC-D toaccept individual post 46C to form a compound post 80. Present drawingsand descriptions or for a cutout 44 to accept the unnoduled side of aenclosure fence type T-post 46C, but represent all items that can beused as a post and may vary even on a frame.

E. Additional cutout positions for extender Compound Post Union Frame 28FIG. 6D model 78

46.

A. U-bolts and nuts used on all frames 28, they are used to attachT-post 46C to Frame 28 FIGS. 1G-9

B. Bracket for open end of U-bolt 46A FIG. 1H

C. Enclosure fence type T-post 46C is used to represent any post, pipe,rod or tubing 46C FIGS. 1J-9

48. Plate FIGS. 2-3-4-5-7-8-9

Steel square, rectangle, circle or a trapezoid plate used as a frame 28or as half of a frame 28;54-56-58-60-62. All of these plates 48 haverectangle cutouts 44 in a pattern for attaching items (in examples anddrawings, T-post 46C) will be used to form a compound post 80.

50. Steel clamp connector and/or spacer FIG. 1

A.1 Bolts and Nuts

A.2 Two rods FIG. 3

B. Flat Plate FIGS. 2-7-8-9

C. Channel Bar FIGS. 1D-5

D. Angle Plate FIG. 1E

E. Cutouts 34-50E FIGS. 4-1F

Steel clamp connectors 50B-C-D are about one fourth the size of Frame28, plate 48 for Connecting and separating two plates 48 of a Frame 28and or for attaching U-bolt 46A to hold small post 46C. The clampconnector 50 can be flat 50B, angle 50D or channel bar 50C, steel rod50A2 welded to Frame 28, plate 48 bolts and nuts 50A1 are bolted toFrame 28, plate 48, or cutouts 34-50E. Connectors can be 50A1-2 or34-50E can be bracketed with T-post 46C, by clamp 46A and drawn tightand secure, connector 34-50E is made by cutting three sides of arectangle with a small square on the top-40 and bending out-42.

52. Single flat plate frame 28 FIG. 5

Is a single flat plate 48, frame 28 with four cutouts 44 near each comerfor attaching T-post 46C. Angle 50D or channel bar 50C connector iswelded and centered on each cutout 44 to clamp 46A T-post 46C to theframe 28, plate 48 forming a single plate 48, frame 28 compound post 80.

54. Frame 28 FIG. 2

A frame 28 of two identically cut and drilled plates 48 rectangle orsquare connected by four connectors 50A1 and 2-B-C-D-E to form a frame28 for a multiple post 46C compound post 80. FIG. 2 is with connector50B, FIG. 3 is with 50A2 rod to form Frame 56.

56. Frame FIG. 3

A frame of two (square shown in FIG. 3), rectangle, trapezoid or circleplates 48 with cutouts 44 and brace holes 30. The plates 48 are held inplace by pairs of welded rods 50A-2 centered on cutouts 44. A clamp 46Asurrounds the bolts 50A1, rods 50A2 or 34-50E and the T-post 46C incutout 44 to form the compound post 80.

58. Frame 28 FIG. 4

A frame 28 (square shown in FIG. 4) is made with this press and cut andbend 42 method. The rectangle would be the square extended between theend of plate 48 with two cutouts 44 and the end with none. This presscut and bend 42 method can be applied to all frames. The cutouts 44 inthe near comer pattern (two on one side near each comer, none on theopposite side, one each on the other two sides near the comers farthestfrom the side with cutouts 44). There are four for the square 54, threefor the trapezoid 60 and six evenly spaced around the round 62. The sidewith two cutouts 44 has centered on the left cutout 44 and position sothat the uncut base is 13 mm-one half inch farther from the edge thanthe depth of the cutout 44 two rectangular bottle shaped partial cutouts34-50E. The partial cutouts 34-50E are approximately 25 mm-one inch wideand 75 mm-three inches long. The cut end of the cutout 34-50E is made tohave a protrusion in the middle that is 25 mm-one half inch by 25 mm-onehalf inch. The diagonal comer has the same cutouts 34-50E. The rightcomer on the side with two cutouts 44 have centered on them and 25mm-one half inch farther from the edge two, 25 mm-one half inch by 3mm-one eight inch cutouts 38 that are parallel to the side. The leftdiagonal comer has the same. The bottle shaped cut and bend out 50E-34are bent 42 upward on two identical plates. Then connectors 50E-34 areturned to one another and plate 48 is turned to align bottle 50E-34 top40 with hole 38 for insertion and bending of top 40 to form compoundpost 80 frame 28. This method of construction with lighter material alsoforms a puzzle for entertainment.

60. Frame 28 Trapezoid FIG. 8

A frame 28 (FIG. 8) of two identically cut and drilled trapezoid plates28 connected by any connector 50A1 and 2-B-C-D-E to form a triangularthree post 46C compound post 80, frame 28. FIG. 8 is shown with flatconnector 50B.

62. Frame 28 Round FIG. 7A

Is a round frame 28 constructed of two identically cut and drilledplates 48 of weld (shown in FIG. 7A) or press cut methods (square shownin FIG. 4) is connected by any of the connectors 50A1 and 2-B-C-D-E.This frame 28 has a larger bolt hole 64A in the center for mounting a360 degree turning gate, observation stand, antenna and other items.

64. A. FIG. 7A a large hole in the center of frame 62 for mounting itemsfor use.

66. Track FIG. 7B

A. A round flat metal open wheel like track of a size to encircleCompound Post 62-80 with inside centered connection straps 66B forbracketing and locking wheel 66A too frame 62 assembled with post 46C tocarry gates attached at bottom hinge in 360 degree turn around compoundpost 80.

B. Strap of steel flat metal with bolt hole 32 in one end and the otherend is welded to track 66A. It is even spaced and centered on the insideof the track 66A. Hole 32 is connected by double nut to clamp 46A onassembled Compound Post Union Frame 62-80.

68. Yoke FIG. 7D

Yoke with center wheel 68A and wheel shaft 68B for holding bottom ofgate on to the 360 degree track 66A of compound post 80, frame 62 whenused to hold a gate or revolving items.

A. Wheel to carry weight of gate and move around compound post 80 offrame 62. One of 68 is needed for each gate and possible more for otheritems..

B. Bolt shaft to hold wheel 68A on yoke 68 as the wheel 68A moves ontrack (66A) around compound post 80. Shaft 68B also pulls together theyoke 68 to catch track 66A in the hooked notched end of yoke 68.

70. Gate arm FIG. 7C

Top gate arm of flat steel or round bar with a bolt hole 64A in one endfor the gate to turn freely on and attach with bolt assembly 70A in hole64A, to compound post 62 frame. The other end attaches to the top hingeend of a gate.

A. large bolt and nut assembly for mounting items on frame 62 CompoundPost 80 FIG. 7C

72. Channel bar Frame FIG. 6A

Frame 28 constructed from a single length of channel bar steel orpressed steel in shape of channel bar with cutouts 44 and holes 32 formounting T-post 46C. When mounting post 46C on ends of 72-74-76 U-boltclamp 46A will be used and connect into a hole 32 made for it or theholes 32 for near comer connect 44 already there. This frame 28 can beused to hold two to four post for a compound post 80 and can be used assteps of a ladder on other compound post 80.

74. T shaped Frame 28 FIG. 6B

Frame constructed by attaching one channel frame 72 to the middle back(flat side) of another channel frame 72 to form a T shaped frame 28.

76. I shaped Frame 28 FIG. 6C

Frame 28 constructed by attaching one channel frame 72 by its flatmiddle back to a frame 28-74 to form a capital I shaped frame 28.

78. Box channel Frame 28 FIG. 6D a frame 28 constructed by joining fourframe 72 end to end with concave side out to form a box channel frame28. All channel frames 72 may not have bolt holes 30 for brace post 46Cbut instead be embraced by connector clamp 46A with cross clamp brackets46B. All channel frames do have bolt holes 32 centered on cutouts 44.

80. Is an assembled Compound Post 80. FIG. 9 is of three Compound Post80

82. FIG. 9 is three assembled compound post 80 connected by four T-post46C as braces.

The object of this invention (Compound Post Union Frame 28) is to have ameans to securely fasten items (post, pipe, rods or tubing) together toadd or multiply their strength in a single Post 80.

The Compound Post Union Frame 28 FIGS. 2 through 9 can be made inseveral shapes and sizes for a variety of uses, price and strengthrequirements. The Post Union Frame 28 can be made with differentproduction methods. The single channel bar 72, two channel bars 74-72joined to form a capital T, three channel bars 76-72 joined to form acapital I, and four channel bars 78-72 joined concave side out and endto end to form a square or rectangle 78-72, may be the most versatileand least expensive. Square Post Union Frame 54-28 of flat steel plate48 trapezoid 60-28 of flat steel plate 48 and round 62-28 of flat steelplate 48, have been made and tested. The rectangle not shown would bethe same as the square 52,54,56 and 58 with added length between thesides with two cutouts 44 near the comers for small post and the sidewith none. The other two sides each have one cutout 44 near the comernext too the side with none. This square pattern and the round patternof evenly spaced cutouts 44 when increased in number forms the extensionPost Union Frame 28-44E FIG. 6D. All Post Frames 28 have cutouts 44 andholes 30 in a pattern for attaching items such as T-Post 46C. Thepattern depends on the items to be attached and the clamp 32 used.

The 72 through 78 frames 28 may not have holes 30 for U bolt clamps 46Ato attach cross braces 46C, gates or other items all of the others mayneed them. The U-bolt, bracket and nuts 46A embrace the T-post 46C, gateconnector or other items to the channel bar 72 itself. The single flatplate 48 frame 52 is not as strong as the double plate 54,56,58,60, 62or the channel bar 72 models.

The first descriptions used and the construction methods described forCompound Post Union Frame 28 will be a general description for doubleplate 48 cut and weld frames made for four T post—46C of the enclosurefence. Rigid strong material is required to make the Compound Post UnionFrame 28 and recycled steel will be used in the description.

MAKING THE SQUARE CUT AND WELD COMPOUND POST UNION FRAME 54-28 FIG. 2This is a description for making one version of the square variation ofthe Compound Post Frame 28 use approximately 3 mm-one eight inch steelplates approximately 21 cm-eight inches square, have four cutouts 44approximately 20 mm-three fourth inches deep, approximately 7 mm-onefourth inch wide to accept the unnodule side of T-post 46C two of thesecutouts 44 are on one side approximately 38 mm-one and one half inchesfrom the comers. The opposite side does not have cutouts 44. Theadjoining sides each have a cutout 44 approximately 38 mm-one and onehalf inch from the far comer of the side with two, four holes 30 aredrilled near the center of the plate 48 the holes 30 are in a pattern tomatch the U-bolt 46A to be used. The size and spacing of the holes 30will accept the U-bolt 46A and be arranged for use of two U-bolts 46A inany direction.

Four approximately 3 mm-one eight inch steel plates 50B,C,Dapproximately 63 mm-two and one half inches one way and the other thewidth of the U-bolt 46A to be used plus 25 mm-one inch. The U-bolt 46Awidth side has holes 32 drilled for the U-bolt 46A centered on the 63mm-two and one half one way and centered for the U-bolt 46A to alignwith T-post 46C cutouts 44 on the larger plate 48 when small plate 50B,C,D is welded at a ninety degree angle connecting both plates 48.

ASSEMBLE: Place two frames 28, two cutouts 44 sides up on flat surfacespaced about 60 cm-two feet apart. Lay two T-post 46C unnodules side incutouts 44 position, to leave length of T-post 46C above top of frame 28to operate single post, T-post 46C hammer. Insert U-bolts 46A aroundT-post 46C and into frame connectors 50 B,C,D attach nut fasteners 46Ato firm but light torque, rotate assembly and repeat post 46C assemblyfor remaining two post 46

INSTALLING: Compound Post 80 in fence, place Compound post assembly 80square with fence line and two post 46C side nearest line of fence.Relieve torque tension on two clamps 46A of one post 46C and drive intoground with T-post 46C hammer. Torque clamps 46A to secure if frames 28are at desired level or light if frame 28 will be adjusted when all fourpost 46C have had this procedure accomplished. The farm implement forpounding large post in the ground, that is on the market should alsowork, Disclosure 541480 Nov. 6, 2003 UNITED T-POST HAMMER may have to beused when installing Compound Post 80 of a height above average reach.

MAKING THE PRESS CUT FORM OF COMPOUND POST UNION FRAME 58-28 FIG. 4Press cut two 3 mm-one eight inch steel plates 48 approximately 21cm-eight inches square, have four cutouts 44 approximately 20 mm-threefourth inch deep approximately 5 mm-three sixteen inch wide to acceptthe unnodules side of T-post 46C. Two of these cut outs 44 are on oneside approximately 38 mm-one and one half inch from the comers. Theopposite side does not have cutouts 44. The adjoining sides each have acutout 44 approximately 38 mm-one and one half inch from the far comerof the side with two. The side with two cutouts 44 has centered on theleft cutout 44 and position so that the uncut base is 13 mm-one halfinch farther from the edge than the depth of the cutout 44 are tworectangular bottle shaped partial cutouts 34-50E. The partial cutouts34-50E are approximately 25 mm-one inch wide and 75 mm-three incheslong. The cut end of the cutout 34-50E is made to have a protrusion inthe middle that is 13 mm-one half inch by 13 mm-one half inch. Thediagonal comer has the same cutouts 34-50E. The right comer on the sidewith two cutouts 44 have centered on them and 13 mm-one half inchfarther from the edge, two 13 mm-one half inch by 3 mm-one eight inchcutouts 38 that are parallel to the side. The left diagonal comer hasthe same. The Post Frame 28 to be made for brace post 46C will have fourholes 30 drilled in right comer farther from the edge than the cutouts38. The cutouts 38 and 34 will serve as connectors 50E for the twoplates 48 and have in the center of the rectangle part a hole 32 toreceive one side of the U-bolt clamp 46A with nuts only.

Holding the two plates 48-58 in a side by side position so that they areidentical with bottle shaped connector 50E bent up, turn as closing abook. The top 40 of bottle shaped connectors 34-50E go into cutouts 38and are bent to lock the two plates 48-58 to together. This press andcut design can be used on all Post Frames. The rectangle Post Frame 28not shown is identical though extended to all square models and sameconstruction apply.

MAKING THE COMPOUND POST UNION FRAME 56-28 FIG. 3. The Post Frame 56 ismade with double plates 48 of any shape. The cutout 44 pattern is thesame as those used on other Post Frames 28 of the same shape. Theconnect rod 50A is welded to the plate 48 to establish desired distancebetween plates 48 centered on the cutout 44. The bolt 50A or connector50E can be used in the same method. Assembly requires a U-bolt, nuts46A, and bracket 46B to embrace connector rod 50A or E and T-post 46C incutouts 44.

MAKING THE ROUND COMPOUND POST UNION FRAME 62-28 FIG. 7 The Post Frame62 is made of two round plates 48 size and number of post 46 can varyfor use. Description will be for a 30 cm-one foot diameter circle plate28 with six evenly spaced cutouts 44 around outer edge. The Post Frame62 may have drilled U-bolt holes 30 if braces are to be attached. ThePost Frame 62 will have a bolt hole 64A drilled in the center in bothplates 28 to accept a bolt 64B. Post Frame 62 can be made using 50A1 and2 B,C or E as connectors centered on cutouts 44. Post Frame 62-80 whenused as a hunting or observation stand would have frames 62 at spacedpoints chosen and one at the top of the tower for a revolving seat. Nearthe top of the tower 80 or attached to the revolving seat would be astanding platform with camouflage cover. Post Frame 62-80 when used as a360 degree gate post can mount several gates to be used in a livestockcircular pen for livestock to be loaded, medicated or separated. ThePost Frame 62-80 can be used for entrances where the gate needs to openin either direction and swing back until something other than the post80 itself stops the gate.

ASSEMBLY: Post Frame 62 is similar to all other Post Frames 28. Theframe forms a channel with a U-bolt 46A exerting pressure in the middlearea of the channel to lock items to Post Frame 28. Post Frames 62 for360 degree revolving gate requires the addition of a track 66A toencircle Post Frame 62 on a lower level frame 62 and is attached bystraps 66B welded on the track 66A, to the U-bolts 46A holding T-post46C as part of Post Frame 62-80. The gate on the bottom will have oneend of a yoke 68 shaped attachment in the place of the normal hingeassembly. The yoke 68 may have to be a double yoke 68 for gates used inheavy stress. The yoke 68 may have a channel configuration at the endsof the forks of yoke 68 to prevent the gate being lifted on the nonhinge end and a revolving roller, wheel 68A device to carry the weightof the gate. The wheel would be mounted on a bolt or shaft 68B that alsoadjust forks of yoke 68 to track 66A. The gate will have one end of aarm 70 attached to the hinge end ,top of the gate. The other end with ahole in it will curve to align with a large bolt 64B in the hole 64A inthe center of Post Frame 62-80 at the top of post 80. The bolt 64B endof 70 may need to vary in shape on each when used with additional gatesto allow for short overlapping moves during operation. The yoke 68 onlow attachments does not have this circumstance.

MAKING THE TRAPEZOID 60 COMPOUND POST UNION FRAME FIG. 8 This is adescription of the three post 46C trapezoid 60 Post Frame. The narrowside of the trapezoid has a connector cutout 44 and is wide enough toaccept a connector 50. The opposite side has the two cutout 44connectors approximately 38 mm-one and one half inch from the comer. Theother two sides have none. When using connectors 50A,B,C or D, twoidentical plates are attached. When using connector 50E one plate 48 hascutouts 34 and the other has cutouts 38. Placement of connectors arecentered on cutout 44.

MAKING THE FLAT PLATE 28 ANY SHAPE 52 COMPOUND POST UNION FRAME 28(square in FIG. 5): The Post Frame 52 is made with a single plate 48 ofany shape. The Post Frame 52 can use only connectors 50C or D. Theconnectors are welded so that the angle of 50C or D can have cutout 44and be positioned the same as in Post Frames 54,56,58,60 or 62.

MAKING THE CHANNEL BAR COMPOUND POST UNION FRAME 72-28 AND THE JOINEDFORM COMPOUND POST UNION FRAMES 74,76 AND 78 FIG. 6 This is adescription of four of the unlimited number of models that can becreated from the channel bar 72. The not described models will becreated when additional channel bar 72 are connected.

A basic two rod or post 46C model would only require 15 cm-six inches ofbar or less when using only ends and would have cutout 44 38 mm-one andone half inch from each end, and centered on each end. The holes 32 forT-post 46C clamps 46A attachment will be in the third side centered onthe cutouts 44. This pattern has unlimited possible designs for post 46Cand channel bar additions in other direction. Channel bar Post Frame72-28 can be joined to a Post Frame 72 by positioning end to end, alongthe flat side or the narrow channel end. The connection can be made bywelding or by cutouts 38 and protrusion 40 of the channel bar.

The Post Frame 72-28 FIG. 6A is a length of channel bar with cutouts onboth channel sides in matching pairs. An optional pair of cutouts 44 canbe made in the ends. The end post 46C connection can be connected byreversing the U-bolt 46A connection from other Post Frame 28. A singlehole 32 in the middle of channel bottom with a U-bolt 46A insertedthrough and out to embrace a T-post 46C and using a bracket 46B and nutsto complete and secure the embrace.

Post Frame 74 FIG. 6B is made by connecting the end of one Post Frame 72to the middle of the flat side of another to form a T.

Post Frame 76 FIG. 6C is made by connecting one Post Frame 72 by itsflat side in the middle to a Post Frame 74 to form a I.

Compound Post Union Frame 78 FIG. 6D is made by connecting four PostFrames 72 with channel side out end to end to form a square orrectangle. FIG. 6D has Post Frame 78 with extender cutouts 44E. The PostFrame 78 requires less additional change to become a Post Frame extendermodel due to brace connection without holes 30 and extra cutout 44 onFames 72.

In conclusion, having described the invention in detail, those skilledin the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the variousaspects of the invention without departing from the scope and spirit ofthe invention disclosed and described herein. It is, therefore, notintended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specificembodiments illustrated and described but rather it is intended that thescope of the present invention be determined by the appended claims andtheir equivalents. Moreover, all patents, patent applications,publications, and literature references presented herein areincorporated by reference in their entirety for and disclosure pertinentto the practice of this invention. Numerous variations are stillpossible, while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations arecontemplated as being a part of the present.

1. A frame for joining T-Post, rods, pipe, post tubing or any elongatedmaterial together to form a post or tower. The device is formed fromrigid material of pipe or channel shaped material forming frames. Flatrigid material of round, trapezoid, square or rectangle material forms aframe. Size, shape, number of items joined and material of allcomponents may vary to form variants of post and frame.
 2. The saiddevice of claim one has cutouts in or on the material for attachingrods, post, pipe, tubing or any elongated material.
 3. The said deviceof claim one has bolt holes of variable size to attach items both inmaking said device and in operation.
 4. The said device of claim oneincludes clamping devices.
 5. The devices of claim one connectingelongated items form a brace unit for fences and when used at severallevels, forms a fence of itself.
 6. One form of the holes of claim threewith clamping device add items in line of elongated material such asantennas or gate support and at ninety degree to said line braces andconnectors.
 7. The round device of claim one attaches a three-hundredsixty degree, turning attachment with the use of holes of claim three.8. The said device of claim one in some of its variants of material,shape and size requires connectors of rigid material with or withoutholes of claim three.
 9. The device of claim one in some of its formswill join two of its rigid material forms of variant shape and size bybend out parts of one too the other.
 10. Additional cutouts of claim twoextend the elongated material.
 11. The device of claim 9 of the bend outmodel forms a sample pattern for use in making entertainment puzzles oflighter material.
 12. A fencing system forming a braced fence with theuse of claim
 1. 13. The device of claim 1 can be used to form and assteps of a ladder for climbing fences, towers or stands.
 14. The saiddevice of claim 1 with extender of claim 10 forms system for tallerpost, tower or horizontal barricades.
 15. The joining of items to form apost, tower or barricade.
 16. The joining of two or more items with achannel clamping system.
 17. A system using claim 1 for framing of steelin cement construction.